Tom Bewley

Tom Bewley is a rising star in the world of New Zealand motorsport. Born on October 25, 2007, the 17-year-old from Havelock North began his racing journey in karts at the age of six, quickly establishing himself as a formidable competitor. His karting achievements are extensive, including multiple Mini Rok titles and representing New Zealand at the Rok Cup World Finals in Italy. In 2019, he was selected by Scott McLaughlin for a planned Repco scholarship, highlighting his early potential.

Bewley transitioned to race cars, competing in the Toyota 86 Championship, where he clinched the 2023/24 season title. In 2025, Bewley is set to compete in the Porsche Sprint Challenge Australia after receiving the Team Porsche New Zealand scholarship. This opportunity will see him racing a 911 GT3 Cup Car with support from Team Porsche New Zealand and Earl Bamber Motorsport. He recently participated in the Summerset GT New Zealand Championship at Hampton Downs in January 2025, using it as a valuable testing opportunity before his Australian campaign.

With ambitions to follow in the footsteps of his boyhood hero Scott McLaughlin, Bewley has his sights set on racing Supercars and potentially even IndyCars in the future. Known for his focus and ability to quickly apply data to improve his performance, Tom Bewley is undoubtedly a talent to watch as he embarks on the next chapter of his racing career in Australia.